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Welcome to the Season 5 premiere of Making It Count! In this episode, hosts Cristina and Randy explore expert ways to boost your savings. They discuss the importance of understanding different savings accounts and strategies with guest expert Dan Sheerin from Addition Financial. From retirement planning to debt management, Dan shares valuable insights to help listeners maximize their savings potential. Plus, they tackle common misconceptions and provide actionable tips for establishing healthy savings habits. Join us as we kick off another season of empowering financial advice on Making It Count!

Resources:
Money Management Tips: pages.additionfi.com/money-management-guide
Learn more about Addition Financial: additionfi.com/

As we navigate the various stages of life, each one presents unique milestones. Yet, are we ever truly financially ready for these transitions? According to Annuity.org, 25% of Americans claim they lack a reliable source for financial advice. In the exciting season 4 finale of "Making it Count," we’re hoping to leave you with some valuable guidance for every life stage. Cristina and Randy welcome their financially savvy friends, Katelyn Justice, Gabrian Calkins, and Leon LaChance from Addition Financial. Together, they share insightful financial tips for each stage of life!


Links:
– Addition Financial Resource Center: https://resources.additionfi.com/
– Learn more about Addition Financial: https://hubs.la/H0zbJ0W0

Who can resist the excitement of shopping, especially when you find a hard-to-resist coupon? According to Statista, about 90 percent of shoppers in the United States use coupons! In this fun episode of “Making it Count” we're diving into the world of shopping hacks that promise to keep your wallet happy. Cristina and Randy are joined by their money-smart friend, James Anderson, founder and CEO of SmartMov, and together they unpack everything you need to know about scoring the hottest deals!


Links:
– Addition Financial Resource Center: https://resources.additionfi.com/
– Learn more about Addition Financial: https://hubs.la/H0zbJ0W0
—SmartMov: https://www.smartmov.co/
—Connect with James on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-anderson-726413b2/

Inflation is a topic that often elicits a sense of stress and concern. According to AP news, last year, in 2022, the average inflation rate was around 8% and reached a peak of 9.1% — which is the highest it's been in 40 years! However, don’t panic. There are effective methods that can help you navigate the potential impacts of inflation — and this episode of Making it Count will teach you how! With the help of Miriam Mitchell, a Chief Lending Officer at Addition Financial Federal Credit Union, Cristina and Randy take a deep dive into different financial strategies to beat inflation.

Traveling internationally can seem intimidating, but according to Pew Research Center, over 70% of Americans have done it! On this exciting episode of Making it Count, we’re preparing you with all the traveling tips and tricks for you to start booking those long awaited trips abroad — without breaking the bank!. Today, we’re joined by our money smart friends, Jeremy and Jenna, your go-to guides for travel tips and destination inspiration. With their help, Cristina and Randy do a tell-all into everything international travel on a budget.

Links:
– Addition Financial Resource Center: https://resources.additionfi.com/
– Quench Your Adventure: https://quenchyouradventure.com/
– Learn more about Addition Financial: https://hubs.la/H0zbJ0W0
– Travel Spend https://travel-spend.com/
– Too Good to Go https://www.toogoodtogo.com/en-us
– World Packers https://www.worldpackers.com/